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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.10, 752.35 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.10, 752.35 and 433.30 is: 649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.10 : 752.35 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.10/752.35 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.10x = 752.35 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.10x = 325,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,993.26/502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.26

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